Real Sociedad vs Celta Prediction 13 May 2025

📢 The impending departure of Imanol Alguacil has sent ripples through the world of Spanish football. Diego Simeone, for instance, shared his thoughts in an interview: "It's a real shame that Imanol is leaving. He has done a tremendous and remarkable job at the club." As for the Spanish coach himself, he expressed: "I'm sad. The idea was to continue, but in the end, I made this decision. Probably because we achieved less than I wanted. That's the main reason. My dream was to finish this way, and I have accomplished that. It was a good time. Everything has a beginning and an end. I want to be remembered as someone who came quietly, eager to work, and who leaves satisfied. For me, just qualifying the team for European competitions is not enough. I believe I've made the right choice. I did what I could. I wanted to stay, but not at any cost."

📝 Just recently, a sensational insider scoop from Fabrizio Romano emerged. According to his information, London’s Arsenal have agreed on the transfer of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Gunners intend to activate the release clause in the midfielder's contract, which stands at 60 million euros. The 27-year-old is a product of the "royal" academy and has been an indispensable figure in Imanol Alguacil’s tactical setup for the past five seasons.

❌ In Real Sociedad's injury list remain Sheraldo Becker (ankle injury), Orri Óskarsson (muscle injury), and Arsen Zakharyan (thigh injury). Each of them could have influenced the outcome of the upcoming clash.

📢 A few days ago, Brais Méndez gave an extensive interview where he reflected on his time at Celta: "I've grown up. I'm no longer the same person or player I was seven years ago. It's all experience that pushes you to improve. I'm not the same person who left Vigo. After Iago's injury, we went into a free fall, and I bore the brunt of everything that happened. I thought I was ready for more playing time, but in reality, I wasn't prepared. I'm really glad that things are going well for the club at the moment. Since Claudio took over, it's a different Celta, a new perspective on football. It's enjoyable to watch. Whenever I get the chance, I try to catch their matches."

🔝 One of the standout revelations of this season is Pablo Durán. For the 23-year-old Spaniard, this is his first full season in La Liga. After playing 23 matches, he's managed to score 4 goals and provide 4 assists. Durán recalled how close he was to leaving Celta last summer: "Those weeks were filled with extreme uncertainty. It was a very tough time for me because leaving was the only option, and I struggled to cope with it. But when I was told I was staying, I remembered the preseason as something incredible."

❌ Among Celta's injured players are Jailson (ankle injury) and Carl Starfelt (thigh injury). Jones El Abdellaoui is also unavailable as he has been called up to Morocco's U-20 squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Marcos Alonso is suspended after receiving a red card in the match against Sevilla (3-2).